The UTOPIA480 project is a creation of the architect Vincent Lebailly: a haven of greenery in the middle of a basin, a floating mirage allowing you to isolate yourself, rest and enjoy the pleasure of being on the water. The Vincent Lebailly Yacht Design agency expresses its desire to make access to water available to as many people as possible. It is with this in mind that the agency has embarked on the creation of this island innovation.
The island is organised around several green areas, mainly around a central tree that provides a unique visual identity as well as technical stability to the platform. The architects have emphasised the ecological and benevolent character of the island with the insertion of lateral shrubs. The interior layout is modular and “à la carte”, according to needs. Benches, deckchairs and/or tables can be placed in order to enjoy moments of rest on the water.
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The hexagonal shape of this creation is a very well thought-out choice by the VLYD agency. Indeed, it will allow different islands to be joined together, side by side, in order to create a vast and modular archipelago. Accessibility was also at the centre of the reflections. Several means are available to future visitors to reach UTOPIA480. On the one hand, they will be able to reach the island by swimming, kayaking, paddling or any other small boat that will easily dock at UTOPIA. Devices have been put in place to allow visitors to moor in complete peace of mind. In this way, visitors will be able to develop the nautical experience by the sea to the end. Nevertheless, another way is proposed to visitors to reach the floating island. Modular pontoons from the Marine Floor brand can be used. This will allow a more secure and stable access to UTOPIA.
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The various construction and maintenance issues for the operator have been carefully analysed and considered by the agency. The composite deck limits maintenance and construction costs, requires no maintenance and allows for quick and easy cleaning. In addition, the dead works will be covered with an ecological material capable of protecting the submerged hull bottom against the small impacts of grounding. A major advantage is that the island is composed of 4 transportable parts (road gauge), bolted together on site.
Our UTOPIA480 is the smallest model in the UTOPIA range. Later, this range will aim to offer models of different sizes and different ergonomics according to the expectations and needs of the operator. JUNO YACHTS will start the prototyping of the first French floating island in the first months of 2023.
